Sundays, 9:40-10:40 am February 5 – Reconciliation Ministry Summary Reconciliation Ministry will summarize classes presented in January: Holland Refugee Program update, Holland’s Youth Programs, Holland Equality Alliance, and Taking Root Ministries. February 12 – 26 Suzanne McDonald, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Western Theological Seminary, will present a series of classes about the […]

Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony Annual Heart 2 Heart Community Celebration: On Sat, Feb 4, 5 pm to 8:30 pm. Come and enjoy the diversity of Holland’s people. It’s a Potluck and Cultural Sharing Party; everyone is welcome.  Please bring a dish to share from your family’s heritage and a non-perishable item for a […]

In March, I will be out of town for about two weeks. First, I’ll be playing an organ concert at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. I’m excited about this, because while the organ is rather new, it was built using models and techniques heavily researched, that were used by 17th century European organ builders, and […]

You are invited to the Living Hope Renovations Dedication and Open House on Saturday, April 29 from 2 – 4:30 pm. A dedication service will take place at 2 PM, and the open house will be from 2:30-4:30 pm. Mark your calendars!

Our annual congregational meeting will take place on Sunday, January 22, from 12:15-2:00 p.m. in the Commons. We will begin with a shared meal and conversation around tables. The Consistory will provide a soup lunch. If your last name begins with A – O, please bring a salad. If your last name begins with P […]

Allies Working for Social Justice & Environmental Progress Meeting January 17th! In Partnership with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation National Day of Racial Healing Join LEDA on Tuesday, January 17th from 6:30-8:00pm for the second meeting of Allies Working for Social Justice & Environmental Progress.  We will again be meeting in the lower level at Herrick District […]

Restorative Circle Facilitator Training February 2nd and 3rd from 9am-4pm Hope Church This two day training is for anyone who is eager to support the creation of strong communities, families, work environments and congregations.  You will learn how to communicate and collaborate during times of conflict or even just around different points of view.  You […]

Maple Avenue Ministries is once again hosting a day of service to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and it is open to the community. This year’s recipients of the day of service will be senior citizens living in Flint, MI. While there is so much more to do, there has been attention […]

Worship Early Worship 8:30 am Liturgical Worship 11 am Witness to Reconciliation Each Sunday at the 11 am service throughout the Season of Reconciliation, a member of our congregation is asked to speak to the notion of personal reconciliation in their own lives. They will share their stories of reconciliation, passion, and sacrifice in order […]

On Epiphany Sunday, January 8, bring a personal care product for a child or woman, wrapped in white tissue paper. These gifts will be brought forward during the Word with the Children, and later given to the Center for Women in Transition, a local agency assisting women and families caught in abusive relationships and empowering […]